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This eight-day holiday celebrates the miracle of the oil lasting eight days.

Hanukkah

100

Unleavened bread eaten on Passover

matzah

100

Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?

Moses

100

This scientist developed the theory of relativity and is known for his wild hair.

Albert Einstein

100

What is the weekly Jewish day of rest called?

Shabbat

200

What historical event does Passover celebrate?

Freedom from slavery in Egypt

200

This braided bread is traditionally eaten on Shabbat.

Challah

200

This young shepherd defeated Goliath using a sling.

David

200

This Jewish actor played Iron Man in Marvel movies.

Robert Downey Jr.

200

This small head covering is traditionally worn by many Jewish men.

Kippah / Yarmulke

300

This holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

Rosh Hashanah

300

These potato pancakes are commonly eaten during Hanukkah.

Latkes

300

What happened to the walls of Jericho in the biblical story of Joshua?

They collapsed

300

This comedian starred in Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.

Adam Sandler

300

What does the word mitzvah mean?

Commandment

400

During this holiday, Jewish people fast and ask for forgiveness.

Yom Kippur

400

This traditional soup contains balls made from matzah meal.

Matzah ball soup

400

This Jewish queen saved her people from a plot against them in ancient Persia.

Esther

400

This Jewish actress played Princess Leia in Star Wars.

Carrie Fisher

400

This small case containing Torah verses is attached to Jewish doorposts.

Mezuzah

500

This holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Shavuot

500

These triangular pastries are traditionally eaten during Purim.

Hamantaschen

500

What was the name of the Jewish temple destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE?

Second Temple

500

This Jewish director made Jaws, E.T., and Jurassic Park.

Steven Spielberg

500

What does it mean when food is kosher?

It follows Jewish dietary laws